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rake over the ashes
to think about or to talk about unpleasant events from the past. There is no point in raking over the ashes now, you did what you thought was right at the time.
See also: over, rake

sackcloth and ashes (slightly formal)

if you wear sackcloth and ashes, you show by your behaviour that you are very sorry for something you did wrong. I've already apologized. How long must I wear sackcloth and ashes before you'll forgive me?

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Project director Greg Ashe says most of the major surface buildings and the hoisting plant are largely complete with this year's activity focused on shaft sinking and wrapping up their engineering work for the start of more detailed mine building next year.
Peter* Ashe has been named the exclusive agent for the sale of a development site located at 21-12 44th Drive, Queens, in Long Island City.
Altoon's work can be seen all over the city from UCLA's Arthur Ashe Health and Wellness Center to Engine Company No.
 
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